Salem, Illinois vs. Fairfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, Illinois is 1.6% more expensive than Salem, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,778 in Fairfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, Illinois is more expensive than Salem, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
9% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Salem, Illinois
Salem, IL vs. Fairfield, IL
Compared to Salem, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher